Effects of a Buriti Supplement on Body Composition and Function in Older Adults
Effects of "Nutricer®" Vegan Protein Supplementation Based on Buriti (Mauritia Flexuosa), Rice, and Pea on Body Composition, Flexibility, Balance, and Dietary Frequency in Elderly Tai Chi Chuan Practitioners: A Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Studienübersicht
Status
Status
Bedingungen
Bedingungen
Intervention / Behandlung
Intervention / Behandlung
Studientyp
Studientyp
Einschreibung (Tatsächlich)
Einschreibung
Phase
Phase
- Unzutreffend
Kontakte und Standorte
Studienorte
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Minas Gerais
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Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasilien, 39401002
- State University of Minas Gerais
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Teilnahmekriterien
Zulassungskriterien
Zulassungskriterien
Studienberechtigtes Alter
- Erwachsene
- Älterer Erwachsener
Akzeptiert gesunde Freiwillige
Beschreibung
Inclusion Criteria:
- Female participants aged 60 years or older
- Participation in a Tai Chi Chuan program (at least twice per week, 60-minute sessions)
- Commitment to remain in the study throughout the intervention period (e.g., 12 weeks)
- Ability to understand and respond to questionnaires and perform the proposed physical tests
- Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent (Informed Consent Form)
Exclusion Criteria:
• Current use of protein supplements, vitamins, or similar products to the study supplement
- Medical contraindications to performing light to moderate physical exercise
- Diseases or conditions that significantly impair mobility (e.g., severe stroke sequelae, advanced Parkinson's disease)
- Moderate to severe cognitive impairment (e.g., dementia)
- Irregular participation in Tai Chi Chuan sessions (absence greater than 20% during the intervention period)
Studienplan
Wie ist die Studie aufgebaut?
Designdetails
- Hauptzweck: Verhütung
- Zuteilung: Zufällig
- Interventionsmodell: Parallele Zuordnung
- Maskierung: Doppelt
Anzahl der Arme
Waffen und Interventionen
Teilnehmergruppe / ArmTeilnehmergruppe / Arm |
Intervention / BehandlungIntervention / Behandlung |
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Experimental: Experimental Group
Participants will receive vegan protein supplementation with Nutricer® (based on buriti, rice, and pea), in addition to regular Tai Chi Chuan practice.
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Vegan protein supplement based on buriti (Mauritia flexuosa), rice and pea.
Participants will participate in a supervised Tai Chi Chuan program consisting of structured sessions led by a qualified instructor throughout the intervention period.
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Placebo-Komparator: Placebo Comparator
Participants will receive a placebo (maltodextrin), in addition to regular Tai Chi Chuan practice
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Participants will participate in a supervised Tai Chi Chuan program consisting of structured sessions led by a qualified instructor throughout the intervention period.
Placebo supplement (maltodextrin), administered daily during the study period.
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Was misst die Studie?
Primäre Ergebnismessungen
Primäre Ergebnismessungen
Ergebnis Maßnahme |
Maßnahmenbeschreibung |
Zeitfenster |
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Body weight (kg)
Zeitfenster: Baseline and week 12.
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Body weight will be measured using a calibrated digital scale and recorded in kilograms (kg).
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Baseline and week 12.
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Lean body mass percentage (%)
Zeitfenster: Baseline and week 12
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Lean body mass percentage will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and expressed as a percentage of total body mass.
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Baseline and week 12
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Body fat percentage (%)
Zeitfenster: Baseline and week 12.
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Body fat percentage will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and expressed as a percentage of total body mass.
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Baseline and week 12.
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Handgrip strength (kg)
Zeitfenster: Baseline and week 12
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Assessment of muscle strength using handgrip strength test with a digital dynamometer and recorded in kilograms (kg).
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Baseline and week 12
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Plasma glucose concentration (mg/dL)
Zeitfenster: Baseline and Week 12
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Plasma glucose concentration (mg/dL) will be measured using an enzymatic colorimetric assay.
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Baseline and Week 12
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Percentage of plasma glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (%)
Zeitfenster: Baseline and Week 12
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Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (%) will be measured in whole blood.
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Baseline and Week 12
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Plasma LDL cholesterol concentration (mg/dL)
Zeitfenster: Baseline and week 12
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Plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol concentration (mg/dL) will be measured using an enzymatic colorimetric assay.
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Baseline and week 12
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Plasma HDL cholesterol concentration (mg/dL)
Zeitfenster: Baseline and week 12
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Plasma high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol concentration (mg/dL) will be measured using an enzymatic colorimetric assay.
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Baseline and week 12
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Plasma total cholesterol concentration (mg/dL)
Zeitfenster: Baseline and Week 12
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Plasma total cholesterol concentration (mg/dL) will be measured using an enzymatic colorimetric assay.
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Baseline and Week 12
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Sekundäre Ergebnismessungen
Sekundäre Ergebnismessungen
Ergebnis Maßnahme |
Maßnahmenbeschreibung |
Zeitfenster |
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Functional balance assessed by the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test
Zeitfenster: Baseline and week 12
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Functional balance will be assessed using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test.
Participants will be instructed to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn around, walk back, and sit down.
The time required to complete the test will be recorded in seconds, with lower times indicating better functional mobility and balance performance.
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Baseline and week 12
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Flexibility assessed by the Sit-and-Reach test
Zeitfenster: Baseline and week 12
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Flexibility will be assessed using the sit-and-reach test.
Participants will perform the test according to standardized procedures, and the maximum distance reached will be recorded in centimeters.
Higher values indicate greater flexibility.
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Baseline and week 12
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Mitarbeiter und Ermittler
Sponsor
Sponsor
Ermittler
Ermittler
- Hauptermittler: Sérgio H Santos, PhD, Federal University of Minas Gerais
Studienaufzeichnungsdaten
Haupttermine studieren
Studienbeginn (Tatsächlich)
Studienbeginn
Primärer Abschluss (Tatsächlich)
Primärer Abschluss
Studienabschluss (Tatsächlich)
Studienabschluss
Studienanmeldedaten
Zuerst eingereicht
Zuerst eingereicht
Zuerst eingereicht, das die QC-Kriterien erfüllt hat
Zuerst eingereicht, das die QC-Kriterien erfüllt hat
Zuerst gepostet (Tatsächlich)
Zuerst gepostet
Studienaufzeichnungsaktualisierungen
Letztes Update gepostet (Tatsächlich)
Letztes Update gepostet
Letztes eingereichtes Update, das die QC-Kriterien erfüllt
Letztes eingereichtes Update, das die QC-Kriterien erfüllt
Zuletzt verifiziert
Zuletzt verifiziert
Mehr Informationen
Begriffe im Zusammenhang mit dieser Studie
Schlüsselwörter
Zusätzliche relevante MeSH-Bedingungen
Andere Studien-ID-Nummern
Andere Studien-ID-Nummern
- 7.662.055
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